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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Cheyenne, WY?

The distance between Cheyenne (Cheyenne Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2349 miles / 3781 kilometers / 2041 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cheyenne (CYS) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2971 miles / 4782 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 7 minutes.

Cheyenne Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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2349
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3781
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2041
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Distance from Cheyenne to Fairbanks

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cheyenne to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2349.174 miles
  • 3780.630 kilometers
  • 2041.377 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2344.447 miles
  • 3773.021 kilometers
  • 2037.269 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Cheyenne to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Cheyenne Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Cheyenne to Fairbanks generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 568 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cheyenne to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Cheyenne Regional Airport
City: Cheyenne, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CYS
ICAO Code: KCYS
Coordinates: 41°9′20″N, 104°48′43″W
Destination Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W